Elbow Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be fairly active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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How big is Elbow Lake?
How deep is Elbow Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Elbow Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brassy Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Creek Chub, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Least Darter, Logperch, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
Elbow Lake is a 995-acre lake located 20 miles east of the town of Waubun in Becker County. The lake lies within the White Earth Indian Reservation and is surrounded by mixed hardwood and conifer forest. A survey intended to target Walleye was performed on Elbow Lake in July 2021 in an effort to evaluate the Walleye fry stocking regime implemented in 2017 and the abundance of Northern Pike and Yellow Perch.
Walleye abundance in 2021 was similar to past surveys. Sampled Walleye ranged in length between 12 and 30 inches and averaged 20 inches long, comparable to the 2018 survey. Walleye in Elbow Lake reached an average length of 16 inches by age four, exhibiting average growth rates relative to statewide indices.
Northern Pike abundance continues to remain above average. Sampled pike measured between eight and 36 inches, averaging 23 inches long. Approximately 38% of sampled pike were 24 inches or longer and 11% were 30 inches or longer.
Yellow Perch abundance in Elbow Lake has increased in recent years, but is still below average. Sampled perch averaged seven inches long and ranged in length between 5 and 10 inches.
Cisco abundance was similar to past surveys, with fish averaging 11 inches. Additional species sampled included hybrid sunfish, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Bullhead (Brown and Yellow), Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and White Sucker.
What is the average air temp for Elbow Lake?
Are there any state parks near Elbow Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Elbow Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Pike Lake | 1.7 mi | 124 | 50 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 1,176 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.4 mi | 12 | |
| Tulaby Lake | 2.5 mi | 832 | 43 ft |
| Little Bemidji Lake | 2.7 mi | 293 | 58 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.8 mi | 10 | |
| Lower Camp Lake | 2.9 mi | 54 | 27 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.0 mi | 37 | |
| Stump Lake | 3.1 mi | 15 |
